Yaoundé Ville Airport (FKKY)
Medium airport · Yaoundé, Centre Region, Cameroon
Airport data
| Name | Yaoundé Ville Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | FKKY |
| IATA | YAO |
| Elevation | 2,464 ft (751 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 3°50'10" E 11°31'25" 3.83604, 11.52350 |
| Location | Yaoundé, Centre Region, Cameroon |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 6,519 ft (1987 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Yaoundé Ville Airport at a glance
Yaoundé Ville Airport is a medium airport in Yaoundé, Centre Region, Cameroon, known to airline systems as YAO. The field elevation of 2,464 ft (751 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at FKKY are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 6,519 ft (1987 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for FKKY shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Yaoundé Ville Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport | FKYS | 13 km (7 NM) |
| Bitam Airport | FOOB | 196 km (106 NM) |
| Douala International Airport | FKKD | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Foumban Nkounja Airport | FKKM | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Bafoussam Airport | FKKU | 229 km (124 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Yaoundé Ville Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,464 ft field elevation of Yaoundé Ville Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 10 airports and airfields we list for Cameroon — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Yaoundé Ville Airport
What is the ICAO code of Yaoundé Ville Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Yaoundé Ville Airport is FKKY, and its IATA code is YAO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Yaoundé Ville Airport above sea level?
Yaoundé Ville Airport sits at an elevation of 2,464 feet (751 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Yaoundé Ville Airport located?
The airport lies at 3.8360, 11.5235 — in Yaoundé, Centre Region, Cameroon, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport, about 13 km away.
Does FKKY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for FKKY appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Yaoundé Ville Airport?
Yaoundé Ville Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 6,519 ft (1987 m) with a ASP surface.